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non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to apply advanced spotting techniques.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTDC3001A Perform advanced spotting

Element:

1 Identify special spotting agents

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Types of special spotting agents are identified and classified 1.2 Applications of special spotting agents to specific stain types are determined 1.3 Application procedures for special spotting agents are identified 1.4 Safety and handling requirements of special spotting agents are considered

Element:

2 Identify special stain

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Procedures for identifying the type of stain are followed 2.2 Type of stain and its characteristics are correctly identified

Element:

3 Determine spotting requirements

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Special fabrics are identified 3.2 Fabric requirements are determined prior to selection of spotting agent 3.3 Appropriate spotting agent is identified according to stain characteristic and fabric requirements 3.4 Advanced spotting processes and procedures are considered and appropriate method selected 3.5 Information is sought to support skill development when stains or spotting techniques are difficult to identify

Element:

4 Prepare to carry out spotting procedure

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Work area is prepared according to procedural requirements and resource requirements 4.2 Factors affecting spotting procedures are identified and control measures implemented 4.3 Personal protective equipment is correctly applied 4.4 Spotting agents are prepared and mixed according to manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and OHS practices

Element:

5 Carry out spotting procedure

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Fabrics or materials are handled according to fabric requirements 5.2 Machine or equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and OHS practices 5.3 Spotting technique is applied correctly in accordance with workplace procedures and spotting agent directions 5.4 Article is dried correctly 5.5 Article is hung or stored correctly, labelled, and taken to the correct area for dry cleaning 5.6 Relevant documentation is completed

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to identify special spotting agents, identify special stains, determine spotting requirements, prepare to carry out spotting procedures, and then finally carry out spotting procedures.

Details of Learning Activities

In general your training is contextualised according to the company’s production processes undertaken as a part of the trainee's normal work duties.

Your tasks are selected for training and explanation of the task to be undertaken is given by the trainer and the correct procedure discussed. The task is demonstrated by the trainer and underpinning skills and knowledge are developed.

When the trainer is confident you are capable of undertaking the task safely you will then do the task. During this time your work would be monitored by the trainer and questioning and further instruction given.

You will also be given workplace based tasks and activities to complete and practice between visits. Any activities and work performed between visits are reviewed and further training is undertaken accordingly.

RMIT University learning resources are used to support your training.

Teaching Schedule

In general you will be taught be 6 means within a workplace training context as follows:

1. Introduction and overview of course. Basics of skills required and course content 2 hours2. Use of learning resources and basic skills development 2 hours3. Workshop 6 hours4. Complete manuals 4 hours 5. Supervised skill development to competency 44 hours6. Consolidation of skills and assessment 2 hoursYou will practice skills and understanding as a part of your workplace duties between sessions. Activities and work performed between visits are reviewed in the following session and further training is undertaken accordingly.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Not Applicable

References

Not Applicable

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be in the form of observation and abililty to identify special spotting agents, identify special stains, determine spotting requirements, prepare to carry out spotting procedures, and then finally carry out spotting procedures. Also by questioning underpinning knowledge.

Assessment Tasks

You will assessed by observation as you identify special spotting agents, identify special stains, determine spotting requirements, prepare to carry out spotting procedures, and then finally carry out spotting procedures (you can check the performance criteria above for more details of these skills). Also by questioning your underpinning knowledge.